Yeah nvm just seen 1991 and up.....but this car is for sure above 1991 with DOHC?

 

here we go again ........someone tell bryan to get read to delete more posts.

 

Eh well then on another note......My mom had a late 80's 300ZX I remember automatic and I remember it breaking down a lot for some odd reason. Will the 240s be like this to?

 

Yes that car is DOHC. All Chuki (non-pignose) S13s came stock with a KA24DE89-90 is SOHC. 91-98 is DOHC. Heres pictures just so you know.

DOHC


SOHC



And my 80s 300zx automatic was beat to hell but that engine ran like a champ. Taken care of properly Nissans will run forever. I don't think you should have any specific terrible problems.

 

EDIT: Ryguy addressed the DOHC thing, so let me respond to the breaking down part. The 240sx will go as long as you take care of it, as is the case with most cars. Change the oil, don't put the hammer down when it doesn't need to be, and just treat it with respect.

 

nissan like most other japanes cars, yes even hondas have a reputation of being very dependable cars. this is not to say that they are all bullet prof, but with proper maintenance you shouldn't have any problem other than the occasional replacing of old parts. i mean were talking about a car that is about as old as you.

 

Why not get an OEM spec clutch from Spec or ACT? both well under 200, and rebuild the tranny at a reputable shop that gives out a warranty. Theres a guy here that will rebuild and warranty the thing for 2 years. Im sure there is someone in your area willing to rebuild and give a great warranty for about 450.

Heck, even the Excedy OEM spec clutch goes for about 150. But dont forget to have the flywheel checked and resurfaced (if it is ok).

 

Sweet well I did a poll with family and they all think overall the 240 would be more fun to drive (rear wheel) and that I can put more parts on it than a civic.

 

There you go dude. Who wants a civic when you can have an actual sports car?

 

Well today around 3pm by dad bought the 240 and surprised me cause I thought it would be saturday. When driving it the only gear that shakes is first gear. Its a badass car. I love it.Yeah its the twin cam 93 model to.Only thing I am worried now is someone tryin to steal it.

 

Lucky. I wish my parents would have bought my car.

Anyways congrats dude. What exactly shakes in first?

 

Like well I just know you can feel it shaking in the car......even passenger side..Oh and when you hit 50 its starts again and sometimes at 50 it doesnt. I think it needs an alignment or something.Plus muffler is out..when you change gears it sounds like a turbo lol.....What kind of muffler should I get?

 

shaking in first could be mounts shaking at 50-60 mph means your tires need to be ballanced and sounding like you have a turbo when you dont unintentionally is always bad


on another not offtopic: i went to pet supermarket and one of the workers saw my car and he said this, "you boosting?" im like no then he said "well i got a single cam civic on 12lbs of boost when you boost lets run it" .......... btw that is word for word..... man wtf ahhh i hate those fast and the furious kinda people i think they should all be shot. maybe i should put a bumper stick on my car "wana race? well thats nice good for you now gtfo"

 

the 50mph shaking is undoubtedly an unbalanced tire, or maybe a bent rim.

And depending on how effed up the exhaust is it will vibrate pretty violently at low speeds.

 

an alignment is one of those routine things that i like to have done when i buy a new (new to me) car.

as mentioned the mounts might be bad also.